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N738 AHP

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,118 mi
Last recorded208,118 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 AHP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 208,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 208,118 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 201,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 188,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 182,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 177,161 miles

Front tyres inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 172,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe and suspension Arms Corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 163,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 155,888 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 148,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2012 148,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 141,391 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 129,934 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs wearing low

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 119,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 114,367 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 18 Jun 2007 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,120 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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N738 AHP is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 126,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N738 AHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N738 AHP is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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